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WK05 RYF

2005 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

137,051 mi
Last recorded137,051 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 RYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 137,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 134,271 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 134,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 131,274 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 125,568 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 125,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 122,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 116,484 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 116,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE.

Nearside Front NAIL IN TREAD NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE.

Nearside Front NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT SLOW TO WIND IN THE LAST BIT OF BELT.

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME +REAR SHOCKERS +SUSPENSION PARTS.

Fail 4 Oct 2019 105,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FLASHER ,SIDELIGHT FAULTS . (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded FLEXI ON TOP LINK. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PIPE FOR HEADLIGHT WASHERS NOT SECURE ON BOTTLE . (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded FLEXI ON TOP LINK. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE.

Nearside Front NAIL IN TREAD NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE.

Nearside Front NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT SLOW TO WIND IN THE LAST BIT OF BELT.

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME +REAR SHOCKERS +SUSPENSION PARTS.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,014 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front position lamp was "out" until bonnet was closed it then came "on" and stayed working for remainder of test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,242 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,897 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

top and bottom guards

Fail 26 Nov 2015 91,897 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

top and bottom guards

Pass 20 Nov 2014 86,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 86,652 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,858 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 80,858 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,251 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 75,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,193 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 63,192 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,722 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,722 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,854 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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WK05 RYF is a 2005 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK05 RYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK05 RYF is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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